The Defense Department announced the changes shortly after President Donald Trump said he would push for the renamings.

Trump said he's restoring the name of Fort Robert E. Lee and other current or former instillations named after Confederates.

Fort Johnson in Louisiana is named after Sgt. William Henry Johnson, an Albany native and Medal of Honor recipient. The fort will be getting back its original name of Fort Polk. It was previously named after Confederate general Leonidas Polk. The name was changed in 2023 during the Biden administration.

He announced that his administration will restore the names of several military bases that were changed in 2023 — including Fort Cavazos, the Texas installation originally named after Confederate Gen.

The family says that while they are saddened by the news regarding Fort Cavazos, they remain steadfast in their support and admiration for all service members who honor, protect, and serve our nation.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration will rename several U.S. Army bases, reversing a 2023 effort that had stripped references to Co

Relatives of the late Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams-Earley anticipated it, but when President Donald Trump announced their parents' names would be stripped from the Virginia base, they were still surprised.

President Trump spoke at a ceremony for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army during a visit to Fort Bragg, where he also announced the renaming of several military bases.